The Ukiah, Calif., capsule supplier invested in a new machine enabling it to provide customers with custom tin and aluminum capsules decorated locally and shipped anywhere in North America. Sparflex also launched a new range of Green Line sparkling wine polylam foils, produced without organic solvents. Learn more at sparflex.com.

Nelson sprinkler wins ag award
The R33Rotator Sprinkler from Nelson Irrigation Corp., Walla Walla, Wash., received the Irrigation Association’s new product award for agriculture. Designed to replace three-quarter-inch brass impact sprinklers, it provides longer throw distance and fights wind for uniform coverage. Learn more at nelsonirrigation.com.

Alain Fouquet is growing
Alain Fouquet French Cooperage, Napa, Calif., added Peter Cushman as a sales rep to Canada, Washington and Oregon. He joins his father, winemaker Rich Cushman, at the firm, and has been involved with the family’s Viento winery and others. Reach him at (971) 237-4119.

Allen founds winery accounting firm
Wine industry executive Timothy Allen, a certified public accountant, has formed a firm specializing in winery accounting and finance. He is former president and CFO of Kuleto Estate; CFO of Rosenblum Cellars and Sonoma-Cutrer; and director of operations and finance at Arrowood. At St. Helena Winery Accounting & Finance he’ll focus on small and mid-sized wineries on the Pacific Coast. For details, visit allenwine.com.